Blemishes: meaning, definitions and examples

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blemishes

 

[ หˆblษ›mษชสƒษชz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

skin care

Small marks or imperfections on the skin, typically caused by acne or other skin conditions.

Synonyms

blemish marks, imperfections, spots

Examples of usage

  • Her face was clear of blemishes after using the new skincare product.
  • I need a concealer to hide the blemishes on my skin.
Context #2 | Noun

general

Flaws or defects that spoil the appearance or quality of something.

Synonyms

defects, flaws, imperfections

Examples of usage

  • The painting had a few blemishes, but overall it was still beautiful.
  • The antique vase had a small blemish on its surface.

Translations

Translations of the word "blemishes" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manchas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคพเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Unreinheiten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ noda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปัะผะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skazy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ—ใฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท imperfections

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ imperfecciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kusurlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฐ์ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนูŠูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nedokonalosti

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nedokonalosti

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‘•็–ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nepravilnosti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรฝti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะผัˆั–ะปั–ะบั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ™แƒšแƒแƒ•แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรถqsanlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ imperfecciones

Etymology

The word 'blemish' originated from Middle English 'blesmisshe', which came from Old French 'blesmiss-' stem of 'blesmir', meaning 'to make dirty, defile'. The sense of 'a moral stain or defect' developed in the 17th century. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to physical imperfections or flaws.

See also: blemished, unblemished.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,444, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.